bry@n 195 Posted November 28, 2018 Good evening peeps. Ron Yorkovich’s daughter is having a rough go of it and could really use our help. Ron’s username on NJGF is 82ndAbnRVN. I’ve dealt with him on several deals and always a gentleman. Ron is a Vietnam Vet who was exposed to agent orange which doesn’t help their situation what am I asking? Well, for you guys to donate. I know some will be cynical, but somebody doesn’t ask for help for their kids unless they need it. They are good people. We’ve helped members with a dog, why not their kids? If we could get a donation or even a raffle going, I’d be willing to throw in a case of 9mm to start it off please help, even if it’s $5 https://www.gofundme.com/jessie039s-dba-bone-marrow-transplant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 28, 2018 pinned. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECsandstar 28 Posted November 29, 2018 Jesus....just terrible. Open up your wallets ladies and gents. One of your own needs help. Tis the fucking season for giving! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 957 Posted November 29, 2018 DONE! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 29, 2018 I’ll raffle off a new hi point 9mm carbine with Reddot. It’s new and in my shop for Immediate pickup.How would a raffle work on here? 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 29, 2018 DoneHow would a raffle work on the forum? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted November 29, 2018 since GFM lists donors on the right you do a "in" post in here, cross-checked with GFM's list, then decide from there how you want to run the raffle. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 29, 2018 I am not exactly sure how the raffle would work. Ultimately, we can do several things. 1. Put it all in one basket and have people buy spots. Winner takes all. 2. Football pool. Completely based on the scores of a game. Winner take all 3. Raffle things and have 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. All proceeds go to the go fund me page via donation or we hand them a check. I’m open to whatever people believe is best. I’ve had a few offer services also, so I think this could be really great and we take care of our own. Btw, thanks to those who’ve donated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 29, 2018 I am not exactly sure how the raffle would work. Ultimately, we can do several things. 1. Put it all in one basket and have people buy spots. Winner takes all. 2. Football pool. Completely based on the scores of a game. Winner take all 3. Raffle things and have 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. All proceeds go to the go fund me page via donation or we hand them a check. I’m open to whatever people believe is best. I’ve had a few offer services also, so I think this could be really great and we take care of our own. Btw, thanks to those who’ve donated. Let me know. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, sota said: since GFM lists donors on the right you do a "in" post in here, cross-checked with GFM's list, then decide from there how you want to run the raffle. Gotta be honest and say I’m a little confused by this. I’m by no means a GFM guru. So if you could dumb it down for me, that would be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted November 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, remixer said: How would a raffle work on the forum? If you have an online merch account, then just add the raffle as a product for sale on your website. Members go to your website to purchase raffle tix. You decide the price and number of tix. For instance each ticket is $5.00 and it's limited to 100 tickets. Basically a $500.00 donation. It may get complicated on how (method) you draw the winner. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted November 29, 2018 sure: GFM lists the donors on the right side of the page. If Steve wanted to do a raffle here, with entry into it having a donation requirement, then they can donate on GFM, post here with the content of "in", Steve can tabulate all the "in"s, cross-reference the persons with the GFM donation list, then somehow determine a winner when the time comes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 29, 2018 I don’t have a merch account. I have seen these done on FB with spots etc. so it can work being primitive, it’s just more work. Being transparent will make it work. Got it Sota. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted November 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, bry@n said: I don’t have a merch account. No, I meant if Steve at Monmouth Arms, who is putting up the item to be raffled, has a merch account. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 29, 2018 Well, so far, we have the hi-point rifle and the case of 9. Let’s see what we can come up with to add to that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 358 Posted November 29, 2018 Done. God bless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted November 29, 2018 You can use a random number generator from the web. I’ve seen this done on another forum that raffles off 1/5 scale gas short course trucks 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklynracer 1,265 Posted November 29, 2018 If not to far apart, Maybe a family member can pick a winner at the store from the raffles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECsandstar 28 Posted November 29, 2018 Raffle tickets....X dollars a piece...all proceeds go to family. You could instantly donate the funds on the gfm website. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 29, 2018 I think that’s the easiest way also. Just give everyone a number and do a random generator wheel. Kinda like the wheel idea. We coukd also do multiple drawings. One for Ammo, one for the hi point. There’s also the possibility we could have more. So, let’s see where this goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, bry@n said: Well, so far, we have the hi-point rifle and the case of 9. Let’s see what we can come up with to add to that. Sure... how about 3 years of NJGF Premier membership and will gather up some goodies I have from Shot Show... Signed memorabilia, etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 29, 2018 Thanks Maks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted November 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Maksim said: Sure... how about 3 years of NJGF Premier membership and will gather up some goodies I have from Shot Show... Signed memorabilia, etc. Mak, It appears that Steve does not have a website capable of doing merch transactions. Would you be willing to host 3rd party raffle transactions on NJGF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Scorpio64 said: Mak, It appears that Steve does not have a website capable of doing merch transactions. Would you be willing to host 3rd party raffle transactions on NJGF? Possibly? I think the simplest for the community, whomever takes the money or organizes this, just issue tickets and record the video or live drawing, or make it at an event or at a place where we present the cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted November 29, 2018 This online raffle service could work...https://rallyup.com/pricing/?price=raffle No fees for donors except for "tips" and credit card processing fees Or this place... https://raffles.ticketprinting.com/How-It-Works/ (Raffle River) No fees for donors except credit card processing fees - no mention of a "tip" Or just pick a name out of a hat lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted November 29, 2018 After Harvey, one of my favorite on-line suppliers had a raffle to help the Texas SPCA. They raffled off a M&P 22lr AR. (I won it btw) The raffle was very easy. The tickets were limited, and treated like any other stocked item. Tickets were $5/ea and you could buy as many as you wanted, but limited to 200 tix. Which gave the buyer a 1:200 chance if they bought just one ticket. After all the tix sold out, the drawing was done. I think the items you are offering and the carbine that Steve wants to put up can generate a substantial donation. The forum only needs a simplified, and centralized means to do it. You could also promote the raffle by sending out an e-mail blast. That is how I was informed of the Harvey SPCA relief raffle. Also, at this point, it may be prudent to bring any raffle discussion to PM so as not to overshadow the topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,724 Posted November 29, 2018 Done. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Scorpio64 said: Mak, It appears that Steve does not have a website capable of doing merch transactions. Would you be willing to host 3rd party raffle transactions on NJGF? We do not process online charges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakota 342 Posted November 29, 2018 running raffles and selling raffle tickets in NJ require paperwork and licensing. sometimes even at the town level as well as the state. be cautious if you go that route. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites